Season 5, Episode 6 CS (97): Look for the Signs! De-escalating Challenging Classroom Behaviors

Preventing and de-escalating problem behavior has always been a challenge for teachers at all levels. Listen in as Kathy Gagnepain, a 4th grade teacher in the Rockwood School District in St. Louis, discusses her proactive planned approach. She emphasizes the importance of truly knowing your students, finding the “why” of the behavior, and, above all else, maintaining a student’s dignity throughout the process. Although this is a longer listening commitment than our other Classroom Series podcasts, it is time well spent on such an important educational topic. Get ready to fill your Teacher Toolbox! RESOURCES National Center on PBIS De-escalating Student Behavior in the Classroom Early Start Denver Model --specifically targets children with autism Applied Behavior Analysis --specifically A(antecedents), B(behavior), C(consequences)

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Season 5, Episode 6 CS (97): Look for the Signs! De-escalating Challenging Classroom Behaviors is an episode from The Educator's Blueprint by Dr. Lisa Powers and Ms. Jamie Grieshaber.

This episode is 41:05 long.

This episode was published on Feb 18, 2026.

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